Cool Cruisers

April’s Board Meeting:

Ralph called the meeting to order at 6:30. Mary Ann. made the motion to approve March’s Board Meeting Minutes, seconded by Marcia. Approved. J.C. gave the Treasurer’s report. Duane made the motion to approve, seconded by Gail. Approved.

Christmas Party:

Signed the contract with the Northfield Center and paid a $150.00 deposit for the party on December 14^th.

Cruiser of the Year:

We need your input. This award is to honor a club member who provides outstanding service for the benefit of the club as a whole. It just takes a few minutes of your time to put in writing why you think someone should receive this award.

Cruise for Charity:

Planning continues. This will be held September 5 and 6^th. Registration forms are now available.

Memorial Day Weekend Parade:

A parade is being planned for returning Army Reserve Personnel from Iraq on either Saturday or Sunday. Need to determine how many cars we can get to be in the parade.

Oak Terrace Cruise:

There will be a cruise on May 12^th at Oak Terrace. Please let Duane know as parking is limited.

Board Member’s Duties:

Roster completed. Club member’s help at events will be appreciated.

School Trip:

On May 15 the Meridian Middle School in Blue Mound is having a retro day. They would like to have cars of the 50’s through present come to the school. If interested join Marcia at J.C. Penny’s parking lot at 11:00 AM. Possibility of having lunch in Taylorville on the way home. Any questions call Marcia at 217-280-2133.

Adjournment:

Duane made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Mary Ann. Adjourned.

April 1^st Membership Meeting:

Duane Weiss convened the Membership meeting at 6:58PM. J.C. gave the Treasurer’s Report. Carol Miller made the motion to approve, seconded by Linda Doom, approved

President’s Report:

Duane offered congratulations to all with birthdays and/or anniversaries in April. Celebrating birthdays are Bob Randolph, James Monroe and Jim Addington. Happy birthday. Annie and Richard Peters are celebrating their 4^th anniversary. Rita and Bob Filson are celebrating their 5oth and Judy and Gary Barrow are celebrating their 32^nd. Happy anniversary to all. Mary Ann did not have any words of wisdom.

Web Site:

If you have any pictures, articles, items to sell or items wanted and want to post on the club’s web site, e-mail them to John at www.coolcruisers@comcast.net (Note new email address) or give to him at the monthly members meeting. If you have any car show flyers and want the event put on the web site give to John.

Cruise to Taylorville:

30 club members made the tour and had a really good time. Thanks to Larry Sutton, Alan Collerbrusco and Don Marsango, we enjoyed your cars. Also, thanks to J.C. for making the arrangements and to Carol Miller for getting us to each loacation.

St. Patrick Day Parade:

Marcia Allen, John Dyer and Jeff Miller braved the elements and made the parade. Thanks.

Meeting Place:

May’s members meeting will again be at Diamonds in Town and County Shopping Center.

Trivia:

Getting tough again Duane.

50/50 Winner:

$45.00 – J.C.

Door Prize Winners:

David Doom - $10.00 Steak & Shake Gift Card

Tom Smith - $10.00 MCL Gift Card

Bob Randolph - $10.00 MCL Gift Card

Bev Addington - $10.00 Steak & Shake Gift Card

RL Williamson - $10.00 Gas Card

Juanita Walker - $10.00 Gas Card

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Linda Doom and seconded by Carol Miller.

Next Meetings:

Club Meeting will be May 6^th 2008 @ Diamonds, Town and County Shopping Center 7PM.

Board Meeting will be May 27^th, 2008 @ Maverick on Dirksen Pkwy. 6:30 PM

THANKS TO CAPITOL PRESS FOR PRINTING THE NEWSLETTER AND EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR THE COOL CRUISERS.

THE CORPORATE SPONSORS FOR 2008 ARE AUTOZONE AND STEAK ‘N SHAKE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

FOR SALE:

1954 Chevrolet 2 door hardtop. Black with white top. 350 CI V8 4 barrel with a powerglide transmission. New: Black and White interior, Radiator and hoses, 5 Crager wheels and tires, Exhaust, Back leaf springs, King pins in front and both Chevrolet emblems. Bottom of car repainted black and dash repainted. All chrome and trunk redone. 24,000 miles. Asking $22,000 or Best Offer. Call Jim Williams at 217-529-7978. (4)

DID YOU KNOW:

Any person who is the registered owner of an antique vehicle may display a historical license plate from or representing the model year of the vehicle, furnished by such person, in lieu of the current and valid Illinois antique vehicle plates issued thereto, provided that valid and current Illinois antique vehicle plates and registration card issued to such antique vehicle are simultaneously carried within such vehicle and are available for inspection. (Sec. 3-804. Antique vehicles (b) P.A. 91-37, eff. 7-1-99.)  Thanks to Jim Campbell for the information.